This Armenian genocide bill is really pissing me off. It is none of our business, and it is DONE! We cannot go back and rewrite history by passing some pointless bill that only panders to the Armenian lobby. Without a doubt, the Turkish government needs to deal with the issue, but we do not. If we are so concerned about genocide or mass killings, where is the legislation affecting Darfur, where the killing continues and some lives might actually be saved? What about the senseless loss of lives (including our own) in Iraq? HMMMMPF!
I agree with a quote I read in the Turkish Daily News, from Egemen Gagis, a top official from Erdogan's ruling party, "Those who voted for this resolution don't care about the interests of the United States, Turkey, or Armenia, but are playing petty domestic politics." Yep, that pretty much sums it up.
I believe this is the second time in my entire life I've agree with Georgie. He actually has the sense (??) not to support the bill. The first time we shared a view was over the Dubai Ports debacle. That was another fine example of petty domestic politicking (thanks, Hillary.)
If you are interested in what the Turkish English language paper has to say, check it out, http://www.turkishdailynews.com.tr/
On more positive news note, check out my friend Mina's review of the Olive Tree, The cute little cafe she treated me to on my birthday, http://www.turkishdailynews.com.tr/article.php?enewsid=85753.
Now, what about me? It’s cold and I have a cold. It’s been raining nonstop for two days. Gloria Jean’s is out of soymilk for my cappuccino, and I have to go into the creepy basement of my apartment building to do laundry. Well, it could be worse and I know it. I could be in Darfur, or Baghdad, or Kabul. I’m not. I’m enjoying the comfort of a warm coffee shop, even without my soymilk. And I’m grateful to be an American. I’m just sorry we abuse our Most Powerful Nation status, by inserting our big fat foot where it doesn’t belong, time and time again
2 comments:
OK - you agreeing with G.W. must have something to do with the water. First off, the whole Dubai ports thing was a mess, and the right thing happened on that. Secondly, although the Armenian resolution is pretty worthless, it is the first time that there has been any major dialogue on that in Washington. I'm not taking a side - I'm just saying.
Interesting how the Armenian bill has been "postponed" after the Iraqi/Turkish border issue. Some would say we need Turkey more than they need us right now....
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